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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,015

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $19,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,700

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $16,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatArmada
TrimLuxVR6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $52,220
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $47,525
Heated front seats 225 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Floor mats     230
Heated front seats 199 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Floor mats     179
Options (change) 2,025 2,025 230
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 179
Destination 690 690 995
Total Price $34,015 $41,915 $53,445
Total Invoice $31,700 $39,147 $48,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,072
Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatArmada
TrimLuxVR6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6317hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18275/60-20
Total Price$34,015$41,915$53,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,015$39,510$49,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$31,700$39,147$48,699
Adjustments for Features0-2,246-3,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,700$36,901$44,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,201$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatArmada
TrimLuxVR6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,075$6,480$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,246-3,927

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatArmada
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in123.2 in
Length188.0 in207.7 in
Width71.7 in79.3 in
Height59.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.856.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft397.1 ft3

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